Andre Berry
Vice Principal, International School of Hamburg: Andre Berry is Vice Principal of the Secondary School at the International School of Hamburg and a globally experienced educational leader committed to equity, accountability, and character development. Born and raised in Philadelphia, his calling to teach began early — during the 1982 teachers’ strike, he helped neighborhood children with math while his mother taught reading and writing. That formative experience shaped a lifelong commitment to education and mentorship. Andre holds a BA in Elementary Education from Saint Augustine’s University and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. He has also completed professional training at Harvard University, Relay Graduate School of Education, and the International Baccalaureate. Throughout his career, he has taught and led in diverse school communities across the United States, the Middle East, and China, working within multiple curricula, including the IB framework. As a university student, Andre founded the Genesis Tutorial Program, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to mentoring students who struggle academically — a commitment he continues today as an educational consultant supporting schools in building inclusive, high-performing systems. At ISH, Andre is focused on strengthening communication, raising academic outcomes, and cultivating environments where boys feel both challenged and supported. He is currently launching the IMPACT initiative (Inspiring Men to Pursue Accountable Citizenship and Tomorrow’s Leadership), a structured leadership program designed to guide boys in Grades 6 and 7 toward accountability, purpose, and positive citizenship. He is also leading professional development efforts to help teachers and the wider school community better understand how to communicate intentionally and effectively with teenage boys. Andre’s work is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: when schools build systems of trust, structure, and high expectations, boys rise to meet them. This is the message he wants to bring to this podcast episode.
Appears in 1 Episode
It’s Time to Talk About the Boys: Helping Teenage Boys Find Purpose and Belonging
In this episode of Kids Gone Global, host Sarah Reich discusses the ongoing challenges of modern masculinity with five educators from the International School of Hambu...
